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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who is Martin Buber, as discussed in Chapter 8?
2. The goal of Buber's portrayal in his book is to keep those involved in the relationship from losing what important quality?
3. The first story written about Schwartz was printed in what newspaper?
4. Schwartz suggests that one should set aside time to spend with whom?
5. Schwartz stresses that one must find their place in ____.
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 6, Morrie explains the importance of not becoming useless. Explain why not becoming useless is so important.
2. At the end of Chapter 6, Morrie explains how he became well-known. Explain the process which leads to Morrie being in the public eye.
3. In Chapter 6, Morrie discusses the sociologist Erving Goffman. Explain how Morrie incorporates Goffman's theories into his own ideas.
4. In Chapter 9, Morrie explains the importance of "emotional space." What is emotional space, and why is it important to one experiencing declining health?
5. In Chapter 8, Morrie stresses the importance of having time alone. Explain why alone time is so important to someone who is ill.
6. In Chapter 9, Morrie states that one must be a witness to themselves. Explain what Morrie means by this statement.
7. In Chapter 8, Morrie discusses Martin Buber. Who is Buber, and what significance does he have to Morrie?
8. In Chapter 7, Morrie explains the differences between knowing what you want and what you need. Explain Morrie's concept of basic need.
9. In Chapter 8, Morrie explains his actions in relation to Martin Buber's thoughts. Describe what concepts and ideas of Buber's that Morrie found significant.
10. In Chapter 8, Morrie explains that privacy is a major issue to one in declining health. Explain why privacy is so important.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe how Morrie feels about death. What makes his beliefs about death so different from common opinion? Morrie states that the best way to live well is to be prepared to die. Explain what Morrie means by this statement. Use information from the text for support.
Essay Topic 2
Schwartz incorporates the philosophies of Martin Buber into to his book. Discuss the philosophies of Buber. Also, explain why Schwartz felt Buber's philosophies helped describe the idea that one in declining health needs to be kind to one's self.
Essay Topic 3
Morrie Schwartz's purpose for writing this book is deeply inspirational. Describe his purpose for the book, including what he wants as the ultimate result from those in declining health who have read his book.
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